My Surprise Mate

Chapter 40 

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

arrived within minutes and took a seat at the table

told everyone about my ‘dream’ and received many gasps and low growls in

I was talking,

finally asked, looking back

are some things that just haven’t been

my hand

I stared at

when he didn’t elaborate friendly, maybe a little too friendly, and when he told

Nyla were able to not only bring him down but wound

never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha

him," I repeated

babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not work on Devin, just as it didn’t seem

and our conversations since then, trying to think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would make me feel as though he had lied at any

think Apollo is

at Zayd this time

this than any of us realized.I know this

Zayd told me gently.

a little at the thought of being betrayed by my father, the father lam just starting

could get

you to find out as much as you can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back up and regular sweeps up to two miles outside the border

of heads, a

left, "When your dad calls, you need to act normal.Don’t

as he sat down next to me.I was now sitting on

really in

going to the packhouse soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you want to go over with me?" he

packhouse." I smiled

then we can go together.I don’t want you out walking around by yourself, especially if

nodded at him

the packhouse, stopping a few times to speak with a few

to the office next door

had large books in front of them

"Any luck?"

down in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and play mats in

looked at me shaking their heads, "Not yet, but

Adria replied.

Our to be read often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for anything about the Moon Goddess

one that it is rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it

she rose from her

Blaze and I will

through the door, "Any luck?" he

reading and stood stretching her limbs out, "Not yet

phone; he said he would meet us

at the clock hanging on the wall above the door, surprised

explain

little girl isn’t about to miss

up with everyone as we entered the dining

Kyra in her highchair between her and

happening, I couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been

mainly on Kyra and how she

think it was odd

would

murmured lost in

think we should talk privately after

became one of worry, but

but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be

didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s

took the kids to her house so they could take a nap while the rest of us went upstairs

of this," I stated not waiting

in surprise

I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now to be able to do this on his own, but

in silence once I finished spilling

office to gauge

I agree with you.I do think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is the brains or not I can’t say.I think that

shook my head as I

did the phone

I looked at Zayd.

he was on the phone before lunch, and I am assuming or hoping,

to talk on the phone much, but he did say he was planning to come and speak with us.He wouldn’t say anything else other than he would

my face a little, "Why not talk

me, "Vampires are

me as he led me to sit down, "And your pacing is about to drive

sat down with a sigh, wishing none of this

and Colby, Dane looked at Zayd, "I spoke

explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the bordering land.He wants to move his pack next

whole pack, but then again, there

sure why he felt he needed

do that?" I

do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with you.He’s never been a huge fan of

was shocked to hear his loyalty wasn’t with Apollo, but

been willing

will have Adria call

from his chair, "remind Ash and Colby that Dominick

left us alone in the office, the silence

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